The Gary McFarland Orchestra is an album by Gary McFarland's Orchestra with guest soloist jazz pianist Bill Evans recorded in 1963 for the Verve label.[1]

The Gary McFarland Orchestra
Studio album by Gary McFarland with guest soloist Bill Evans
Released	1963
Recorded	January 24, 1963
Genre	Jazz
Label	Verve
Producer	Creed Taylor
Gary McFarland chronology
The Jazz Version of "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" (1962) The Gary McFarland Orchestra (1963) Soft Samba (1964)
Bill Evans chronology
Empathy (1962) The Gary McFarland Orchestra (1963) Conversations with Myself (1963)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Down Beat (Original Lp release)	[2]
Allmusic	[3]

The Allmusic review by Douglas Payne states "The album is like a soundtrack celebrating the excitement of a big urban wonderland. The compositions are first-rate, McFarland's occasional vibes playing is simple and perfect. Bill Evans buoys the event with his graceful, individual style".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Gary McFarland

1. "Reflections in the Park" - 3:44
2. "Night Images" - 5:54
3. "Tree Patterns" - 4:58
4. "Peach Tree" - 5:05
5. "Misplaced Cowpoke" - 10:15
6. "A Moment Alone" - 6:10

• Recorded at Webster Hall in New York City on January 24, 1963

Personnel

• Gary McFarland - vibraphone, arranger, conductor
• Bill Evans - piano
• Phil Woods - clarinet
• Spencer Sinatra - alto saxophone, flute
• Julien Barber, Allan Goldberg - viola
• Aaron Juvelier, Joseph Tekula - cello
• Jim Hall - guitar
• Richard Davis - bass
• Ed Shaughnessy - drums

Technical

• Val Valentin - director of engineering
• Ray Hall - recording engineer
• Charles Stewart - cover photography

References